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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,735.48, 236,995.79 and 95,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,735.48, 236,995.79 and 95,249.25 is: 131,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,735.48 : 236,995.79 = 95,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,735.48/236,995.79 = 95,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,735.48x = 236,995.79 × 95,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,735.48x = 22,573,671,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,671,250.66/171,735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,444.42

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